Industrial Security Student Trainee — Telework Eligible

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency; Quantico (VA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency seeks a GENERAL STUDENT TRAINEE (INDUSTRIAL SECURITY) to support NISP activities, evaluating contractor security programs and reporting findings. The role emphasizes collaboration with security professionals to protect U.S.

and foreign classified information. Eligible undergraduate and graduate students must maintain full-time student status through Oct 2028, provide transcripts, and participate in a summer cohort and a short-term assignment ending

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduate and graduate students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Must remain full-time students through October 2028.
• Official transcripts and supporting documentation must be submitted by selected students.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, assists in implementing the NISP and provides support to contractor facilities and GCAs.
• Conducts basic evaluation of business structures, control, reporting requirements, and security program implementation.
• Identifies vulnerabilities or noncompliance to determine risk levels within security programs.
• Prepares detailed investigative reports and notifies stakeholders of compromises or loss of classified information.
• Coordinates actions to ensure appropriate clearance or exclusion from access to classified information.

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in accredited program

Job description

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency seeks a GENERAL STUDENT TRAINEE (INDUSTRIAL SECURITY) to support NISP activities, evaluating contractor security programs and reporting findings. The role emphasizes collaboration with security professionals to protect U.S.

and foreign classified information. Eligible undergraduate and graduate students must maintain full-time student status through Oct 2028, provide transcripts, and participate in a summer cohort and a short-term assignment ending